Palue Island | TravelDojo

How to Get to Palue Island #

Access is by local boat from larger islands in the East Nusa Tenggara cluster. Most visitors transit through regional hubs such as Flores or Timor and then take inter-island boats or local charters; schedules are weather-dependent.

Tips for Visiting Palue Island #

Plan for basic facilities - bring supplies and water; services are limited on remote islands.
Check local transport connections in advance; schedules for small ferries can be irregular and weather-dependent.
If visiting for birdwatching, visit in the early morning when seabirds are most active.

Best Time to Visit Palue Island #

The dry season (May-September) is generally the safest and most comfortable time to visit remote islands in this region.

Dry season

May-Sept · 24-30°C

Calmer seas and reliable boat transfers; best for snorkeling and shore visits.

Wet season

Oct-Apr · 24-30°C

Higher rainfall and choppier seas; some services may be suspended.

Shoulder months

Apr & Oct · 24-30°C

Variable weather - possible rain but fewer crowds and good marine visibility on good days.

Weather & Climate near Palue Island #

Climate

Palue Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1456 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AugustSeptemberJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

22°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

263 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

227 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (204 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

204 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

November

November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

70%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

229 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

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Historical Site 49.4 km

Kelimutu

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Mountain 50.4 km

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Maumere

Coastal Flores town serving as a diving gateway

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Flores

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Ranakah

Active stratovolcano in East Nusa Tenggara

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